In general, trading operations involve:

Trade Execution: The process of placing buy or sell orders in the market, either manually or automatically (through algorithms).

Risk Management: Monitoring and managing risks associated with trading positions, such as setting stop-loss and take-profit.

Settlement: The process of transferring assets and funds between parties involved in the transaction after the trade is executed.

Compliance: Ensuring that all trading activities adhere to applicable laws and regulations.

Reporting: Recording and reporting all transactions and trading positions for accounting and analysis purposes.

In short, trading operations are the backbone that ensures efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in every financial transaction.